2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SP55 SBZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04/11/2005. Recorded mileage 143,292 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
SP55 SBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 143,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SP55 SBZ Mileage History
- 09/01/2023123,818 mi
- 16/01/2024137,054 mi+13,236 mi
- 04/03/2024137,166 mi+112 mi
- 13/03/2024137,171 mi+5 mi
- 06/06/2025143,292 mi+6,121 mi
Average of roughly 8,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP55 SBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (SP55 SBZ) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Pipe burst on test (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”.
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